Drug Reference

American Drug Index

Contains listings for more than 22,000 drugs, both
prescription and over the counter (OTC). Manufacturers’ names, Pronunciation of drug names, Active ingredients, Dosage forms and strengths, Packaging and uses, Drugs that should not be crushed or chewed, Look-alike or sound-alike drugs, Storage requirements for USP drugs

American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Info

Used mainly in hospitals; provides drug
monographs that provide detailed information
(for example, on- and off-label uses, specific
dosage information, mechanism of action, and so
on) except cost.
• Formulary: List of approved drugs stocked by a
pharmacy

Approved drug products with therapeutic Equivalence evaluations

most useful in
finding information on an AB-rated generic product.
– Identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and
effectiveness by FDA.
• Also includes discontinued drug products, orphan
product designations, approvals list.
• This electronic book, is used to find therapeutic
equivalent generics.
• Updated annually.

Clinical Pharmacology

electronic drug
compendium. Its extensive
drug information, including off-label drug uses
supported by clinical evidence.
• Data continuously updated.
• Contains Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Drug Facts and Comparisons

created for quick, accurate reference and drug comparison
• Most up-to-date reference available
• Each drug listing in the F&C includes Indications, dosage strengths, dosage forms, sizes,
and manufacturers

Drug Topic and Red Book

Good source of information on drug costs.
• Information is presented in the form of quick
referencing charts most likely used in a retail
setting.
• Examples: Drugs that should not be crushed,
sugar-free and alcohol-free drugs, and drugs
excreted in breast milk.
• Includes tables showing pharmacy calculations
and dosing instructions translated into Spanish

Geriatric Dosage Handbook

Includes dosage and geriatric-sensitive
information, along with Beers Criteria

Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological basis of Therapeutics

Gold standard of pharmacology published first edition of Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics

Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

self-care options Nonprescription medications, Nutritional supplements, medical foods, Complementary and alternative therapies, Nondrug and preventive measures for self-treatable
disorders
• FDA-approved dosing information and evidence-based research on efficacy and safety.

Ident-A-Drug

Both Tablet and Capsule identifications reference book with more than 7000 listings listed by codes, shapes and whether or not its scored

Martindale’s The complete Drug Reference

Provides information on drugs in clinical use
worldwide, as well as:
– Selected investigational and veterinary drugs
– Herbal and complementary medicines
– Pharmaceutical excipients
– Vitamins and nutritional agents
– Vaccines

Micromedex Healthcare Evidence and Clinical Xpert

online and mobile application that can be used by physicians,
pharmacists and nurses Comprehensive drug details: DRUGDEX
– FDA-approved drugs: PDR compilation of package
inserts
– International drugs: Index Nominum

Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook

Suggested dosages for pediatric patients

Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

Physicians’ Desk Reference
• Lists only FDA-approved drugs that the
manufacturers choose to include.
• Contains useful drug manufacturer contact
information, such as addresses and phone
numbers

Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences

Covers the entire scope of pharmacy, including the
history of pharmacy, ethics, and the specifics of
industrial pharmacy and community pharmacy
practice: Manifestations and pathophysiology of diseases, Immunology and disease state management, Specialization in pharmacy practice, Professional communication, Various aspects of patient care

Trissel’s Handbook on Injectable Drugs

Mostly used in the hospital setting.
• Provides information on the compatibility of
various agents given parenterally.
• Monographs discuss products, administration,
stability, and compatibility with infusion
solutions and other drugs.

United States Pharmacist’s Pharmacopeia

a comprehensive source of information on
compounding products, ingredients, their safety, and
products used to treat specific medical conditions.

United States Pharmacopoeia - National Formulary

Presents the official standards of the FDA.
• Serves as a guide to the specifications – tests,
procedures, acceptance criteria – required for
pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality
control.